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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,344.76, 92,036.58 and 21,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,344.76, 92,036.58 and 21,901 is: 32,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,344.76 : 92,036.58 = 21,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,344.76/92,036.58 = 21,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,344.76x = 92,036.58 × 21,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,344.76x = 2,015,693,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,693,138.58/61,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.44

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